Community Fundraiser

Marie Curie Hospice, Glasgow; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Bradford seeks a Community Fundraiser to lead volunteering efforts and support fundraising campaigns. The candidate will inspire and recruit volunteers, ensuring successful community engagement. Responsibilities include managing relationships, leading campaigns like The Great Daffodil Appeal, and celebrating volunteer achievements. Ideal applicants have strong communication skills and experience with volunteer networks. This role offers a salary of £27,450 - £30,500 and benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme matching up to 7.5%

Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets

Professional development opportunities

Industry-leading training programmes

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced bereavement benefits

Access to Blue Light Card membership

Subsidised Eye Care

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns alongside volunteers.
• Champion volunteering and increase community involvement.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment and engagement

Outstanding communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

As a Community Fundraiser, you'll be at the heart of building and championing our volunteer community. You will work closely with local fundraising and volunteering groups, inspiring them to create meaningful activities that raise vital funds for Marie Curie. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Region, you'll collaborate with passionate fundraising colleagues to grow and energise our volunteer network – helping new and existing volunteers feel empowered, supported, and excited to make a difference in their communities.

Responsibilities

• Grow, recruit and support volunteering and fundraising groups, building trusted relationships and nurturing an engaged, motivated volunteer community.
• Lead local delivery of flagship campaigns, including The Great Daffodil Appeal, working alongside volunteers to maximise reach and impact.
• Champion volunteering in your area, increasing community involvement through active outreach, events, and relationship‑building.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners, ensuring volunteers have what they need to thrive and succeed.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold excellent fundraising practice, safeguarding volunteers and supporters.
• Use social media and local communication channels to celebrate volunteer achievements and inspire new supporters to get involved.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with volunteers including recruitment, engagement, and ongoing support.
• Outstanding communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in individuals and groups.
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising and managing budgets.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience using databases or CRM systems.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region, including some evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes, computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry‑leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Salary: £27,450 – £30,500.
Contract: Full time hours (35 hours per week).
Location: Hybrid role – 3 days in Bradford Hospice.

About Marie Curie

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all four nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they're likely to die from.

Equality Statement

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and rewarding environment for all.